Assembly Instructions In order to construct the easel at the appropriate configuration for your child, you must decide at which of the three height levels you wish to assemble the (A) dry-erase and (D) chalkboard (art boards). Use the table below as a guideline:

Child’s height Typical age range Recommended art board height

Less than 40 inches (3 feet 4 inches) 3 and 4 years Lowest

Between 40 and 48 inches 5 and 6 years Middle

48 inches and up 7 and up Highest

After choosing the appropriate art board height for your child, follow the instructions that correspond to that height:

Highest height Use the top holes in each of the

upper legs

Middle height Use the 2nd hole down from the hinge in each of the upper legs

Lowest height Use the 3rd hole down from the hinge in each of the upper legs

Choose Melissa & Doug art supplies to use on your new Deluxe Art Easel. The #4145 Easel Accessory Set has everything your child needs to get started!

Chalkboard preparation: The chalkboard must be “seasoned” before use. You will need to hold a piece of chalk horizontally and rub the entire surface of the chalkboard, covering it completely. Take a dry paper towel and, using an overlapping circular motion, rub the entire chalkboard surface. Finally, wipe the chalkboard surface with a chalkboard eraser. Your chalkboard is now seasoned and ready for use.

Dry-erase board tips:

Make sure you use markers that are specifically formulated for use on dry-erase board surfaces. Do not use permanent markers or you will damage the dry-erase surface. You can clean the dry-erase board surface using a felt eraser or a dry paper towel.

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M

surfaces

J

leg mounting "1" marked on

stepped holes on upper and lower legs face the same direction

two identical hinged leg assemblies

B

upper leg assembly

knobs (M)

hinged leg assemblies as illustrated at the bottom of this page.below the surface of the leg. At the completion of this step, you should have two identical

. The head of each screw must be inserted inside the stepped hole so that it sits

Step 1: Attach two lower legs (C) to each of the two hinged upper leg assemblies (B). Make sure that the stepped holes on the narrow face of the upper and lower legs are matched by attaching the lower leg marked "1" to the upper leg marked "1" and the lower leg marked "2" to the upper leg marked "2." Secure each lower leg with two short screws (J) and two plastic

C

"2" marked on the lower leg

close-up of stepped hole

lower leg

upper leg

stepped holes on lower leg with the screw heads recessed

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Step 2: Lay the two leg assemblies on the floor so that the hinges at the top are facing each other. Insert a long screw (K) through the proper upper leg hole in each leg (see page 2 for determining the proper hole location for your child). Identify the top edge of the dry-erase board (A) by finding the mounting holes that are CLOSEST TOGETHER. Place the upper mounting holes of the dry-erase board over the end of each screw . Attach the paper guide/cutter (E) over the dry-erase board (A) by aligning the mounting holes over the same two screw ends. Make sure that the Melissa & Doug script logo is oriented correctly. Secure with two plastic knobs (M).

(tallest board height location)short screw in top hole of lower leg

G

lower legs

M

J

long screw shown top hole (tallest board height location)

dry-erase board

paper guide/cutter (NOTE: paper cutting edge to face bottom of board)

lower board frame (G) to the dry-erase board

top edge of dry-erase board with the mounting holes closest together

Secure with two plastic knobs (M).

K

K

M

by sliding it over the two short screw ends.

Step 3: Insert two short screws (J) through the lower leg holes that align with the dry-erase board bottom edge mounting holes. Attach a

upper leg hinges facing each other

A

E

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G

Dchalkboard

plastic knobs (M). over the screw ends. Secure with two

Step 4: Carefully turn the easel assembly over. Attach the chalkboard (D) to the easel by inserting two short screws (J) through the upper legs corresponding to the height you've selected (illustration below shows the tallest height hole locations). Place the chalkboard onto the upper legs so that the upper mounting holes (holes that are CLOSEST TOGETHER) slide over the two screw ends. Slide the upper art board frame (F) with the Melissa & Doug logo over the screw ends (make sure that the logo is oriented correctly). Secure with two plastic knobs (M). Insert two short screws (J) through the corresponding holes on the lower legs (illustration shows hole tallest height hole locations). Slide the remaining lower art board frame (G)

F

short screws in top hole of upper legs(corresponds to tallest art board height setting)

J

with Melissa & Doug logoupper art board frame

F

M

top edge with holes closest together

lower art board frame

(tallest board height location)short screw in top hole in lower leg

G

M

J

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V-shaped notch

semi-circular notch

M

H

K

H

P

. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN KNOBS. Repeat with the

chalkboard

red tray

red plastic tray (P)under the chalkboard.

Step 6: Attach the blue plastic tray (O) to the dry-erase side of the easel by inserting two short screws (J) through the first available holes on the lower legs under the dry-erase board. Slide the mounting holes of the blue tray over the screw ends. Secure with two plastic knobs (M)

J

H

. Repeat with the remaining leg brace on the easel's opposite side.plastic knobs (M)the V-shaped notch and the round hole on the leg brace. Secure the leg brace with two

Step 5: Carefully place the easel assembly upright and spread the lower legs apart so that the easel supports itself. Starting on one side, attach a leg brace (H) by inserting two long screws (K) from the INSIDE of the upper legs. Place the leg brace over the screw ends making sure that the semi-circular notch in the middle of the brace is facing up. You may need to adjust the position of the easel legs so that the long screw ends will extend through

H

J

blue tray

dry-erase board

first available hole on lower leg

O

M

short screws

J

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the dowel, and replace the two knobs.

Step 7: Attach the paper roll dowel (I) by placing the dowel inside the semi-circular notches on the two leg braces, making sure to align the mounting holes on the dowel with the holes inside the notches. Insert a short screw (J) from the bottom of the leg brace and secure with a plastic knob (M). Repeat on the opposite end.

NOTE: To add an easel paper roll to the assembly, remove both knobs, slide the roll onto

I

J

M

N

N

Paper roll notes: the optimal orientation for the easel paper roll is illustrated below. The end of the paper is pulled over the top edge of the dry-erase board, inserted between the board and the paper guide, and pulled through. Secure the paper with four plastic clips (N), two at the top and two at the bottom.

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